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Barwell, Leicestershire, GB

• Supporting SME life sciences businesses through strategic development, financial modelling and funding to achieve financial sustainability. Core competencies:
• Strong CFO experience within numerous organisations supporting the CEO and management teams
• NED with financial background
• Supporting and mentoring finance teams
• Implemented Corporate Governance and compliance structures to maintain best practice
• Supported businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and exits

• Pharmaceutical development company focused on unlocking the therapeutic potential and value of known drugs to develop new novel medicines which provide therapeutic and commercial advantages to the currently available.
• Chair of Audit Committee, member of Remuneration Committee

Northallerton, England, GB

Community Interest Company owned by the GP Practices in Hambleton Richmondshire and Whitby providing support and opportunities for at scale working to its member practices and primary care networks.

Birmingham, GB

Bringing together expertise in diagnostics, clinical and veterinary science, disease management and policy.

Alderley Edge, Cheshire, GB

• British pharmaceutical company building and commercialising a pipeline of new consumer healthcare brands by identifying prescription products that meet an unmet healthcare need and switching them to over the counter use.
• Supported the CEO and Management team through a period of funding and whilst a replacement Finance Director was being recruited

London, GB

• A small molecule drug discovery company established with the aim of creating a new generation of oral drugs addressing diseases through modulating protein homeostasis.
• Created the financial model to support the investment round and set up the finance and reporting function whilst the permanent team were being recruited

Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, GB

• A UK based company developing a a range of fast, non-invasive tests for diagnosing and monitoring cancer to be commercialised via a world-wide distribution network.
• Successfully completed a funding round to support the continued development of the diagnostic

• Speciality pharma company working with partners to secure distribution rights for a range of niche injectables and solid dose products in the UK and EU
• Created the financial model, provided Investor Relations support, CFO mentoring and supported the sale process

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, GB

• AIM-listed UK diagnostic company with portfolio of customer-facing at-home testing brands. Key achievements:
• Completed two funding rounds and an acquisition to enable expansion of test portfolio
• Completed Strategic review to focus on immediate revenue generation and the building of a strategic growth plan
• Audit and Remuneration Committee

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB

• Internet-enabled cognitive behavioural therapy to support those dealing with mental health conditions. Key Achievements:
• Refined the business model to achieve profitability on its service offering
• Developed strategic plans to enable the team to meet its objectives
• Improved the budgetary control in the business to maximise its cash run
• Audit & Remuneration Committees

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GB

• Leading immuno-oncolytic virus company. Key Achievements:
• Working with well established management team to - Deliver on transformational out-licensing deal - Develop and implement strategy for the next stage of growth - Manage expansion into US with preparation for a US IPO.
• Audit & Remuneration Committees

Cambridge, GB

• Global supplier of diagnostic products and services. Key Achievements:
• Managed the fundraising rounds for investment opportunities, progressing the strategy to capitalise on M&A opportunities
• Restructured the business to increase revenues and reduce the number of loss-making activities
• Identified margin improvements through the streamlining of operational activities

Chippenham, Wiltshire, GB

• Speciality pharmaceutical group focused on acquiring the rights for prescription products. Key Achievements:
• Directed IPO on AIM by reverse takeover and subsequent fundraisings
• Established Corporate Governance structure and compliance
• Developed strong and productive relationships with key and potential investors to increase investments to the organisation
• Directed financial, legal, and operational activities for M&A actvities funded by bank debt and equity fundraisings
• Established the finance, facilities, and IT teams within the organisation to drive the strategy

Post Graduate Diploma, Financial Strategy

Certificate In Corporate Finance

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants, Accounting And Finance